Not so much of a roadie anymore, but I do mountain bike (yeah, in FL). Usually head to Alafia State Park southeast of Brandon, or over to Mulberry.

When I have time I head up to Santos Trail south of Ocala.

Oh yeah, GO GATORS! '93 BCN Alumni.

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"Your Bike Sucks" - Sky Yaeger

Oh yeah, sssshhhhh don't tell anyone, but I never ever liked Steve Spurrier. Always of the opinion he was a great offensive coordinator, but never a good head coach. Don't think he cared too much about defense. Other than, those guys who give my offense a bit of a break every once in awhile.

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"Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, "WOW, What a Ride!" - unknown
"Your Bike Sucks" - Sky Yaeger

Oh yeah, sssshhhhh don't tell anyone, but I never ever liked Steve Spurrier. Always of the opinion he was a great offensive coordinator, but never a good head coach. Don't think he cared too much about defense. Other than, those guys who give my offense a bit of a break every once in awhile.

I prefer the canes over the 'noles, but I'll second the comments about Spurrdog. I think he did elevate the U, but I always felt he was more interested in hitting the links than being a head ball coach.

Unfortunately, I think he may come in here on November 11th and try to mop up the place just to rub Jeremy Foley's nose in it.

p.s. LOTS of cyclists down here - many mandated by the local court system!

Just kiddin! Born and raised in St. Pete. 49th St and 48th ave. N Almost a P Parker myself.
$8K a year huh...you ought to try and pay these Hillsborough Co. taxes these days. More than my mortgage for cryin' out loud.

Just kiddin! Born and raised in St. Pete. 49th St and 48th ave. N Almost a P Parker myself.
$8K a year huh...you ought to try and pay these Hillsborough Co. taxes these days. More than my mortgage for cryin' out loud.

- ha! we're at the point where our taxes/insurance is more than our P&I, too!

- it's *CRAZY*!!!

p.s. been to 49th/48th! lots of great places down here! Mike Garcia is just about around the corner!

- ha! we're at the point where our taxes/insurance is more than our P&I, too!

- it's *CRAZY*!!!

p.s. been to 49th/48th! lots of great places down here! Mike Garcia is just about around the corner!

Got that right!!! After having my homeowners insurance increase almost 200% since Francis and Jeanne, I got my notice of non-renewal this past week. Fun, fun! My homeowners insurance is going to be considerably more expensive than my mortgage.

Got that right!!! After having my homeowners insurance increase almost 200% since Francis and Jeanne, I got my notice of non-renewal this past week. Fun, fun! My homeowners insurance is going to be considerably more expensive than my mortgage.

So far I've been lucky. Unlink some of my coworkers, my insurance hasn't been canceled nor have the rates increased astronomically.

Got that right!!! After having my homeowners insurance increase almost 200% since Francis and Jeanne, I got my notice of non-renewal this past week. Fun, fun! My homeowners insurance is going to be considerably more expensive than my mortgage.

We had ours dropped in '95 a few years after Andrew and for the first two years it was rough finding an underwriter that didn't want a few pounds of flesh. It's gotten reasonable again, but we haven't seen the bill for 2007 yet..

*sigh*

$8k for property taxes? holy moley, I thought Alachua county was bad..

alafia state park rules! I can't wait unti it gets a little cooler so I can convince my family to go on another ride there. Meanwhile I'm logging the miles in Bradenton.
Anyone here joining in the Gulf Coast Cycle Fest Nov 5?

Actually, Lynn Haven, Fl -- nearest neighbor to Panama city. Today is my birthday and I am now the proud owner of my first 'road' bike. 2007 Giant OCR3w -- such a sweet ride. My commuter is a 2006 Trek SU100 -- very different style of riding. The cool weather is sneaking its way here and I can hardly wait to ride to work in the 60s in the morning. I want to learn how to ride better and faster thus the road bike.

Anybody ride LOST? I did this last week and road from Pahokee to Clewiston. It was a 60mi round trip. I found the path in good shape but you have to go around many locked gates and riding on top of the levee was both windy and hot with the sun beating down. Other experiences?

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